Senior Chef

seek.com.au; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus super

Staff dining discounts

Job summary

Beachfront Company Pty Ltd on Hastings St, Noosa Heads, is seeking an experienced Senior Chef to lead our culinary team in a full-time role, responsible for maintaining high standards, managing kitchen staff and delivering memorable dining experiences for guests.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in professional kitchens with 3–5 years in a senior capacity, expertise in international cuisine, strong leadership, food safety and budget control.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in professional kitchens with 3–5 years in a senior/head chef role
• Comprehensive knowledge of international cuisine and ability to create refined dishes
• Strong leadership, team development and collaboration across the kitchen and front-of-house

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations with consistent quality and presentation
• Supervise, train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain a professional working environment
• Develop and refine menus in consultation with management
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Monitor inventory, manage food costs and minimise waste while upholding standards
• Coordinate with front-of-house for seamless service and guest satisfaction
• Manage supplier relationships and source premium ingredients
• Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance
• Create SOPs and recipes to ensure consistency across menu items

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budget control

Kitchen operations

Staff training

Job description

Beachfront Company Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Chef to join our culinary team at our prominent restaurant on Hastings St, Noosa Heads. This is a full-time position that offers an exciting opportunity to lead our kitchen operations and showcase your culinary expertise in one of Australia's most prestigious dining destinations. As Senior Chef, you will be instrumental in maintaining and elevating our gastronomic standards, managing kitchen staff, and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.

As Senior Chef, you will be instrumental in maintaining and elevating our gastronomic standards, managing kitchen staff, and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality, presentation and execution of all dishes
• Oversee food preparation, cooking techniques and plating standards to maintain our signature culinary style
• Supervise, train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and professional working environment
• Develop and refine menus in consultation with management
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Monitor inventory levels, manage food costs and minimise waste whilst maintaining quality standards
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction
• Manage supplier relationships and source premium quality ingredients
• Maintain kitchen equipment in excellent working condition and coordinate necessary maintenance
• Create and implement standard operating procedures and recipes to ensure consistency across all menu items

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 8-10 years of professional culinary experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior or head chef capacity
• Comprehensive knowledge of international cuisine with the ability to create innovative and refined dishes
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop kitchen staff
• Expertise in food safety, hygiene standards and compliance with relevant health regulations
• Proven track record of managing kitchen budgets, controlling food costs and minimising wastage
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, particularly during high-volume service periods
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all team members
• Current knowledge of current food and beverage trends and techniques
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required in the hospitality industry, this busy restaurant is open 7 days a week

What we offer

This full time position offers an attractive Salary plus super, reflective of your experience and expertise. We foster a collaborative kitchen culture that encourages creativity and innovation whilst maintaining our high standards of quality and service. Additional benefits include staff discounts on dining experiences.

About us

We are a multi-award-winning premier dining destination on the Sunshine Coast, celebrated for our contemporary Italian cuisine and commitment to culinary excellence. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences in a casually sophisticated, high-energy, and welcoming atmosphere.

Candidates that require sponsorship must be in Australia already.